17 Favorite Hilltop Traditions
Being a Hilltopper means being a part of many traditions that connect you to your fellow classmates, faculty and alumni. Here’s a preview of some of our beloved traditions that will shape and guide your St. Edward’s experience.
Gift of the Game
The St. Edward’s baseball team is made up of 57 players, three coaches and one special star that holds the team together by always reminding his teammates how blessed they are to play the game.
Topper Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, we wear St. Edward’s University blue and gold! Wear your SEU gear every Tuesday and enjoy great discounts — just for being a Hilltopper.
On-Campus Discounts
Jo’s Coffee Shop
10% off entire purchase in the Ragsdale Center and Doyle Hall locations
Topper Tender accepted
Campus Bookstore
25% off items in the bookstore
(limit 1 per person, per Tuesday)
Topper Tender accepted
Community Partner Discounts
Cabo Bob’s
Free chips and queso with any purchase
500 E. Ben White
Topper Tender accepted
Con Madre Kitchen
1 Free Drink Per Purchase – choose between Jamaica, Tamarindo or Horchata*
628 E. Oltorf Street
Topper Tender accepted
*Limit one per person, per day; Excludes specialty beverage and Limonada
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Free 22 oz. drink and chip combo with purchase of any sub*
*Limit 1 free combo per sub order; May not be combined with any other coupons;
Valid only at 600 E. Ben White location
Southside Flying Pizza
15% off
2206 S. Congress Ave.
Topper Tender accepted
Pluckers Wing Bar
1 Free appetizer with purchase of 2 adult entrees*
3909-B S. Lamar
*Appetizer sampler excluded; Dine-in only
Interested in partnering with us to provide a discount on Topper Tuesday? Fill out the Community Partner Participation Form.
Hillraisers
What is a Hillraiser?
A passionate fan and supporter of all things St. Edward’s. From cheering at athletic games, to being the loudest group at any St. Edward’s University event, Hillraisers “bleed” blue and gold.
How to Join
- Come to the next Hillraisers Huddle, where we get ready and pumped just before the games.
- List “Hillraisers” as a Student Org in your Topper Pride app profile.
- Join us on CollegiateLink.
- Follow us on social media: Instagram - Twitter - #SEUGameDay
- Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get information about upcoming Hillraisers events!
Come out and join the fun as we cheer on our Hilltopper teams. Collect points on your Topper Pride app to enter a raffle to win prizes during our game-day rallies. But remember, you have to be at the game to win.)
Go to the Hilltopper Athletics to see game schedules for every sport. All games are free entry with a valid SEU ID.
Need more information? Email us at spirit@stedwards.edu.
Battle of the Saints
Battle of the Saints is an annual athletic competition between St. Edward’s University and St. Mary’s University, our biggest rival.
Each year, the two schools compete against each other in 11 different sports (men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, baseball and softball) earning a point for each competition they win (women’s golf is decided by whomever finishes higher in the Heartland Conference Tournament; men’s golf plays a preseason match-play scrimmage).
The school with the most points at the end of the academic year wins Battle of the Saints.
Stay Tuned for the Fall 2018–2019 Schedule
Check out the complete game schedule for all home and away matches with St. Mary’s, and make your plans to attend. Keep an eye on the St. Edward’s events calendar, too, for upcoming games and details about Hillraiser Spirit Parties, where you can pick up a BOTS (Bring on the Saints) shirt, face tattoos and banners.
Topper Pride Rewards App
Collect Reward Points with the Topper Pride App
Get the most up-to-date game and rewards information by downloading the Topper Pride app on iTunes.
Earn points at all home games and select campus events, and redeem your points for awesome rewards!
Welcome to Topper Territory
Once you’re on the hilltop, you’re in Topper Territory, a land rich in university traditions and Hilltopper pride! Show your school sprit by participating in our university traditions, cheering on our athletes, following our mascot Topper and wearing your St. Edward’s gear.
University Traditions
Our identity, character and optimism are demonstrated in campus rituals and celebrations that reflect the welcoming spirit and generosity that defines our Holy Cross educational experience around the world.
University Ring Ceremony
Hilltoppers’ lifelong connection to each other, the St. Edward’s community and our Holy Cross values is captured in the symbolism of the University Ring. Each year, graduating students honor this distinction at the University Ring ceremony held under the Sorin Oak. Get details on the history, tradition and ordering of your class ring.
Charm Program
This is a student reward program hosted by St. Edward University's Office of Student Involvement. Students can earn charms by attending and participating in designated involvement events. Apply before December 1st for our spring kick-off.
Hilltopper Athletics
The 12-member Heartland Conference covers a lot of ground — four states (Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas) that total more than a half-million square miles of the U.S. Supporting your Hilltopper teams is a great way to discover the Heartland beyond Austin.
Learn more about Hilltopper Athletics and about Topper. Follow Topper on social media to find out about Topper pride events happening on campus.
Spirit and Pride Programs
Gain a sense of Hilltopper pride and tradition by participating in these spirited activities, organizations and events.
